Who owns Ashmore Island?
Who owns Ashmore Island?
Australia
Ashmore and Cartier Islands, officially Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, external territory of Australia, in the Indian Ocean. The islands lie 200 miles (320 km) northwest of Western Australia state and some 105 miles (170 km) southwest of the island of Roti, Indonesia.
What is Surfers Paradise postcode?
4217
Surfers Paradise/Postal codes
What’s the postcode for Broadbeach?
4218
Broadbeach/Postal codes
Where are the Ashmore and Cartier Islands located?
Ashmore and Cartier Islands, officially Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, external territory of Australia, in the Indian Ocean. The islands lie 200 miles (320 km) northwest of Western Australia state and some 105 miles (170 km) southwest of the island of Roti, Indonesia.
When did Ashmore Island become part of Australia?
Ashmore Island was annexed by the United Kingdom in 1878, as was Cartier Island in 1909. A British order-in-council dated 23 July 1931 stated that Ashmore and Cartier Islands would be placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia when Australia passed legislation to accept them.
How big is Ashmore Reef and Cartier Reef?
Ashmore Reef covers approximately 150 km2 (57.9 sq mi) and Cartier Reef 9 km2 (3 sq mi), both measurements extending to the limits of the reefs. They have a total of 74.1 km (46 mi) of shoreline, measured along the outer edge of the reef. Australia also claims a 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by the islands.
Is Cartier Island open to the public?
Cartier Island is an unvegetated sand island. Access to Cartier Island is prohibited because of the risk of unexploded ordnances. There are no ports or harbours, only offshore anchorage. The Australian Border Force vessel ABFC Thaiyak is stationed off the reef for up to 300 days per year.
